We’re Hiring: Head of Department

Organization: RVIBS
Position Title: Head of Department – School of Business and Professional Pathways
Reporting To: Principal / Deputy Principal Academics
Location: NAKURU

We are seeking to recruit a strong, practical and future-ready leader to head the School of  Business and Professional Pathways Department.

This is primarily an academic leadership role, but not a routine one. It is a strategic opportunity for a builder who can help reposition the department into one that is more practical, market-facing, enterprise-linked, professionally relevant, and responsive to the changing realities of business, entrepreneurship and work.

Job Purpose
To provide academic, strategic and operational leadership to the Business and Professional Pathways Department and drive its repositioning from a predominantly exam-focused academic unit into a more practical, market-facing, enterprise-linked and professionally relevant department aligned to the institution’s OGF growth pillars and Growth OS.

The role also requires the ability to help the department respond to the changing realities of business education and enterprise development, including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, innovation-led learning, online and blended delivery, dual training models, and RPL-oriented pathways.

The role holder will ensure strong academic delivery while also strengthening entrepreneurship and SME capability development, professional pathways such as CPA, SIYB-aligned enterprise training, short courses, external partnerships, learner employability and departmental visibility.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Academic Leadership and Quality Assurance

• Lead curriculum delivery, teaching quality, assessment, moderation and examination processes within the department.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, regulatory and examining body requirements.
• Maintain academic standards, learner progression, retention and completion.
• Supervise trainers and departmental staff and promote accountability, discipline and performance.
• Coordinate departmental planning for class delivery, staffing and learner support.

2. Departmental Transformation and Growth

• Lead implementation of the department’s transformation agenda in line with OGF and Growth OS.
• Develop and drive the departmental work plan, priorities, scorecard and review rhythm.
• Reposition the department to become more practical, visible, market-facing and enterprise-linked.
• Support the department’s contribution to learner retention, relevance and institutional growth.
• Position the department for future-facing business education, including digital business, AI-enabled enterprise opportunities, innovation-led programming, and blended or flexible delivery models.

3. Entrepreneurship, SME and SIYB Pathways

• Strengthen the department’s role in entrepreneurship and SME capability development.
• Support introduction or strengthening of SIYB (Start and Improve Your Business)-aligned training for students, youth entrepreneurs and SMEs.
• Promote practical business capability development through clinics, bootcamps, field-based assignments and enterprise support activities.
• Encourage supervised student involvement in real business and SME problem-solving activities.
• Support integration of dual training, supervised workplace exposure and other work-integrated learning approaches within departmental programs.
• Promote pathway thinking that can accommodate RPL-oriented learners, youth entrepreneurs and informal-sector participants with prior experience.

• Support development of a practical first-phase operating model with clear deliverables, support structures and measurable outcomes.

4. Professional Pathways and Market-Responsive Programs

• Strengthen and grow professional pathways such as CPA and other business-related professional programs.
• Identify, design, package and support delivery of short courses, bootcamps, business clinics and other market-responsive learning offers.
• Support curriculum innovation, program packaging and practical learning design suited to both physical and flexible delivery models.
• Ensure the department serves academic, professional and practical business learning needs.
• Identify and support future-facing business learning opportunities linked to digital enterprise, AI-enabled business practice, remote service models, innovation ecosystems, and emerging market realities
• Strengthen both physical and online/blended program pathways to widen access and relevance.

5. Partnerships and External Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, SMEs, professional bodies, KNCCI, ASSEK, SACCOs, youth groups and other ecosystem actors.
• Increase practitioner involvement in teaching and learning through guest facilitators, mentors, business owners and industry experts.
• Promote departmental visibility through practical forums, learner showcases, business-facing activities and partnership engagements.
• Support external linkages that enhance learner exposure, employability and departmental relevance.

These partnerships should primarily support academic relevance, learner exposure, professional pathways, SME capability development, and departmental visibility.

6. Learner Outcomes and Employability

• Strengthen learner exposure to practical business realities, workplace readiness and enterprise pathways.
• Promote real-world assignments, supervised practice, mentorship and project-based learning.
• Support learner transition into internships, employment, self-employment and enterprise development pathways.
• Ensure the department contributes to outcomes beyond examinations.

7. Planning, Performance Management and Reporting

• Prepare departmental plans, budgets, reports and performance updates.
• Track departmental KPIs and participate in review forums as required.
• Use data and scorecards to monitor progress, identify gaps and drive action.
• Submit timely reports to management on departmental operations, achievements and challenges.

Person Specifications
a. Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Management, Economics, Accounting or a related field.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Training in pedagogy, entrepreneurship development, SIYB, incubation, innovation, SME development, professional program delivery, program design or blended learning will be an added advantage.
• Duly Registered and licensed by TVETA will be an added advantage
• Professional qualification or familiarity with professional programs such as CPA will be an added advantage.

b. Experience

• Experience in academic leadership, departmental coordination or program management in a TVET, college or higher education setting.
• Evidence of designing, managing, growing or supporting practical business, entrepreneurship, short-course or market-responsive learning programs.
• Experience in strengthening or managing professional business pathways such as CPA or related programs will be an added advantage.
• Experience in external stakeholder engagement and partnership building.
• Experience in supervising teams and driving performance.
• Strong implementation discipline, follow-through and results orientation.
• Practical appreciation of how SMEs, enterprises and markets operate.
• Evidence of engaging with future-facing business trends such as digital transformation, online or blended learning, innovation-led programming, AI-enabled opportunities, or platform-based business models will be an added advantage.
• Exposure to dual training, work-integrated learning, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), or flexible pathways development will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated success in building practical programs, partnerships, entrepreneurial pathways or market-responsive educational initiatives will be highly desirable.

c. Competencies

• Academic leadership and quality assurance.
• Program development and curriculum innovation.
• Entrepreneurship and SME support orientation.
• Professional pathway development.
• Partnership building and stakeholder engagement.
• Planning, execution and follow-through.
• Team leadership and supervision.
• Data use, reporting and performance tracking.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Practical, market-facing and solution-oriented mindset.
• Appreciation of future trends in business, entrepreneurship and professional learning.
• Ability to translate digital, AI, innovation and market changes into practical educational responses.
• Ability to support flexible, blended, dual-training and pathways-based program development.

d. Personal Attributes

• Entrepreneurial in mindset
• Practical and action-oriented
• Market-aware
• Externally engaged and confident
• Comfortable with targets, accountability and review
• Credible in both academic and market-facing settings
• A builder, not merely a maintainer of routine

Key Performance Indicators
The role holder will be assessed against indicators such as:

• academic quality and examination performance
• learner progression, retention and completion
• development and growth of short courses and practical business offers
• strengthening of professional pathways such as CPA
• integration of SIYB or other practical entrepreneurship pathways
• practitioner and partner engagement
• departmental visibility and relevance
• learner exposure to enterprise, employability and workplace realities
• implementation of departmental scorecards and review discipline

The successful candidate should be able to combine:

• academic leadership and quality assurance
• entrepreneurship and SME development
• professional pathways such as CPA
• short courses, bootcamps and business clinics
• SIYB-aligned entrepreneurship pathways
• partnerships, employability and practical business exposure
• appreciation of digital transformation, AI, blended learning, innovation-led programming, dual training and RPL-oriented pathways

Working Relationships
CEO, Registrar, Marketing & Communications, ATS, Career/Placement function, other HODs, external partners, professional bodies, SMEs, employers, KNCCI, ASSEK, SACCOs, trainers and practitioners.

Minimum requirements
Applicants must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant business-related field
• Relevant academic leadership or programme development experience
• Strong practical orientation, partnership ability and execution discipline

Added advantage
A Master’s degree, and evidence of success in building practical programme, partnerships, entrepreneurship pathways, professional courses, blended learning offers, or future-facing business education initiatives, will be an added advantage.

Registration and Licensed by TVETA, will be an added advantage

Interested candidates should send their application, CV and supporting documents to jobs@rvibs.ac.ke on or before 22nd April 2026.

RVIBS is looking for a builder

We’re Hiring: Human Resource Officer

Organization: RVIBS
Position Title: Human Resource Officer
Location: NAKURU

About RVIBS
Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies (RVIBS) is a leading institution committed to providing quality technical and professional training that equips students with practical skills for the modern workplace. As we continue to grow and strengthen our institutional capacity, we are seeking a dynamic and professional Human Resource Officer to support our people and organizational development.

Position Summary
The Human Resource Officer will be responsible for supporting the institution in implementing HR policies, managing employee relations, coordinating recruitment processes, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and institutional procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and selection processes including advertising, shortlisting, and coordinating interviews.
• Maintain employee records and ensure HR documentation is up to date.
• Implement HR policies and ensure compliance with Kenyan labor laws.
• Coordinate staff onboarding, orientation, and induction programs.
• Support staff performance management processes.
• Handle employee relations matters and provide guidance to staff and management.
• Assist in staff training, development, and capacity building initiatives.
• Support payroll preparation and leave management processes.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and statutory requirements.
• Prepare HR reports and maintain HR data for decision-making.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or related field.
• Professional qualification such as CHRP (IHRM) will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in HR practice, preferably in an educational institution.
• Knowledge of Kenyan labour laws and HR best practices.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Key Competencies

• Excellent people management skills
• Strong organizational and planning ability
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Attention to detail and professionalism

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to jobs@rvibs.ac.ke
Application Deadline: 27^th March 2026

We’re Hiring: Administrative Assistant, RVIBS Virtual School

Organization: RVIBS
Position Title: Administrative Assistant, RVIBS Virtual School
Location: NAKURU

About the Opportunity

The Virtual School Administrative Assistant plays a key role in supporting the Virtual School Administrator with the day-to-day administrative tasks, communication management, and event coordination. This role ensures the smooth running of operations within the Virtual School, assisting with scheduling, maintaining records, coordinating meetings, and supporting both internal and external communication efforts.

 

Key Responsibilities
1. General Administrative Support

• Provide administrative assistance to the Virtual School Administrator, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and coordinating appointments.
• Draft, edit, and distribute internal and external communications, such as emails, memos, reports, and notices.
• Assist in the preparation of meeting agendas, take minutes during meetings, and ensure that follow-up actions are properly recorded and communicated.
• Maintain and organize documents, files, and records, ensuring they are up-to-date and easily accessible.

2. Event Coordination and Support

• Assist in organizing virtual events, webinars, orientations, and other online activities.
• Handle event logistics, including invitations, registration, and communication with participants.
• Ensure smooth execution of events by assisting with technical setups, coordinating materials, and following up with participants post-event.

3. Communication and Scheduling

• Coordinate communication within the Virtual School, ensuring timely distribution of important updates, schedules, and meeting reminders.
• Manage the Virtual School Administrator’s calendar, scheduling meetings, coordinating appointments, and ensuring there are no scheduling conflicts.
• Communicate with students, staff, and external stakeholders as directed by the Virtual School Administrator.

4. Learner Support

• Assist with the onboarding process for new learners, including helping to gather necessary documentation and communicating relevant information to students.
• Serve as a point of contact for learners, assisting with their inquiries and directing them to the appropriate resources.
• Track learner engagement, attendance, and provide regular updates to the Virtual School Administrator.

5. Administrative Document Management

• Maintain accurate records of meetings, including agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions.
• Organize and store important documents related to students, events, faculty, and partnerships in a secure and accessible manner.
• Support the preparation of internal and external reports, ensuring all required information is gathered and presented clearly.

6. Support in Partnerships and Collaboration

• Help maintain partnership records, assisting in tracking commitments, engagements, and documentation related to external collaborators, sponsors, and partners.
• Assist in the preparation of partnership proposals and reports as needed.

7. Support for Financial and Resource Management

• Assist with tracking budget-related documents, including expenses and invoices related to administrative operations.
• Support the Virtual School Administrator in maintaining records for resource allocation and budget adherence.

8. Internal and External Communications

• Help manage and track communication with prospective students, external partners, and industry contacts.
• Draft and send out newsletters, social media posts, and promotional material for Virtual School activities.

9. Performing any other relevant duties assigned by RVIBS authority.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Administrative Efficiency: Timely and accurate completion of administrative tasks, including scheduling, record-keeping, and document management.
• Event Coordination Support: Successful planning and coordination of virtual events, ensuring seamless execution and positive participant feedback.
• Communication Timeliness: Efficient and clear communication within the Virtual School, including handling enquiries, meeting reminders, and correspondence.
• Learner Onboarding: Effective coordination of the learner onboarding process, ensuring all new students receive the necessary information and support.
• Documentation Management: Maintenance of accurate and organized records for meetings, events, student files, and partnership agreements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Positive feedback from students, faculty, and partners regarding communication and coordination efforts.
• Financial Tracking Support: Accurate documentation and reporting of expenses and financial resources related to administrative activities.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following:

• Updated CV/Resume
• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts
• A brief cover letter indicating your preferred department

Send your application to: jobs@rvibs.ac.ke
Subject line: Application – Administrative Assistant, RVIBS Virtual School

We’re Hiring: INTERNSHIP TRAINERS (MULTIPLE DEPARTMENTS)

Organization: RVIBS
Position Title: Internship (Various Departments)
Location: NAKURU
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

About the Opportunities

We are seeking highly motivated and passionate Interns to join our team across various technical and professional departments. The ideal candidates should be recent graduates (Class of 2023, 2024, or 2025) with strong knowledge in their respective areas of specialization. This is a great opportunity for young professionals to gain hands-on experience

Available Departments

We invite applications for Internship positions in the following areas:

• Automotive Engineering
• Building and Construction Technology
• Plumbing Technology
• Mass Media & Journalism
• Computer Science – Software Development
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Fashion & Design
• Cosmetology & Beauty Therapy
• Agriculture – Livestock Production
• Hospitality – Service & Production

Key Responsibilities

• Support practical and theoretical training sessions according to the institution’s curriculum.
• Assist in assessment, supervision, and skill development of trainees.
• Ensure a safe, engaging, and productive learning environment.
• Prepare training materials and maintain records of student progress.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field of specialization.
• Must have graduated in 2023, 2024, or 2025.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to guide and mentor students with professionalism and patience.
• Previous training or industry experience is an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following:

• Updated CV/Resume
• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts
• A brief cover letter indicating your preferred department

Send your application to: jobs@rvibs.ac.ke
Subject line: Application – Internship Trainer (Department Name)

We’re Hiring: AUTOMOTIVE TRAINER

Organization: RVIBS
Location: Nakuru
Application Review: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

About the Position
RVIBS is seeking a dedicated and passionate Automotive Trainer to join our training faculty. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge in Automotive Engineering and a genuine interest in training the next generation of automotive professionals. This role involves delivering practical and theoretical lessons, guiding trainees, and ensuring high-quality technical instruction.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on and classroom training in Automotive Engineering.
• Provide mentorship and supervision to trainees during practical sessions.
• Prepare training materials, lesson plans, and assessment tools.
• Ensure safety standards are upheld in all training activities.
• Evaluate trainee performance and maintain accurate training records.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive Engineering or a related field. From a recognized university
• Strong understanding of automotive systems, diagnostics, and repair.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for training and developing skills in others.
• Previous teaching or industry experience is an added advantage.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:

• An updated CV/Resume
• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts
• A brief cover letter

Application:  for application visit….
Subject Line: Application – Automotive Trainer

We’re Hiring: CHEF

Position: Chef
Location: Nakuru
Application Review: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

WE ARE HIRING!

We are looking for an experienced and highly organized Chef to lead our restaurant operations. The ideal candidate will oversee the entire kitchen and service process—from procurement and menu planning to production, supervision, and staff management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

👨‍🍳 Oversee day-to-day kitchen and restaurant operations
🛒 Manage procurement of food items and supplies
📊 Maintain and update control sheets, inventory, and cost management
👥 Supervise kitchen and service staff to ensure smooth operations
🔥 Lead and participate in food production and service delivery
📋 Develop, plan, and update menus
📈 Ensure quality standards, hygiene, and consistency in all operations
💼 Train, guide, and evaluate staff performance

REQUIREMENTS

✔ Proven experience as a Chef or Head Chef
✔ Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and restaurant management
✔ Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
✔ Ability to oversee procurement, costing, inventory, and menus
✔ Passion for culinary excellence and customer satisfaction
✔ Ability to manage staff with professionalism and teamwork

HOW TO APPLY

Send your:

• Updated CV
• Certificates (if any)
• Short cover letter
  Subject: Application –Chef